SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. GENERAL OPERATION • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope.
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Look for this symbol to point out im- portant safety precautions. It means • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR machine if anyone enters the area. SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. GASOLINE CAPACITY 2.0 GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor. OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) • Follow the instructions under the "Customer Responsi- SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) bilities"...
ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
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ASSEMBLY INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera- tion section, page 11, for location and func- Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. tion of controls) • Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow to tractor.
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ASSEMBLY INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See • Place the R.H. suspension arm on outward pointing deck pin. If necessary, rock and raise front of mower to Figs. 5 and 6) align deck pin with the hole in suspension arm. Retain Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension with double loop retainer spring with loops down as arms are raised with attachment lift control.
ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE best cutting performance.
OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT FUEL...
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. ATTACHMENT LIGHT SWITCH CLUTCH SWITCH IGNITION POSITION...
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OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
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OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface. • Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO AD- CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT” in the Operation with slopes greater than 15°...
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OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 6) TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your from the tank to the engine.
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OPERATION MOWING TIPS PURGE TRANSMISSION • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in CAUTION: Never engage or disengage the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. freewheel lever while the engine is run- ning.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR MANDREL TRAILING ASSEMBLY EDGE UP CENTER Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- HOLE nance. BRAKE OPERATION LOCK WASHER If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. HEX BOLT STAR (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE”...
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 14 and 15) cable and remove battery from tractor. Determine temperature range expected before oil change. • Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. All oil must meet API service classification SF-SJ.
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MUFFLER TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER • Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge. Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. • Wash it in liquid detergent and water. • Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key “OFF” and remove key. •...
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS BOTTOM EDGE BOTTOM EDGE BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL OF MOWER TO OF MOWER TO IN LENGTH GROUND GROUND GROUND LINE FIG. 19 SUSPENSION NUT “E” NUT “F” TRUNNION LIFT LINK ADJUSTMENT NUT FRONT PLATE FIG. 20 ASSEMBLY FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs.
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 25) ELECTRIC SCREWS CLUTCH Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system PULLEY which is mounted on the side of the transaxle. IDLER L.H. L.H. PULLEYS MOWER If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at MANDREL MANDREL DRIVE...
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT ELECTRIC CLUTCH LOCATOR CLUTCH Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor. See “PURGE TRANSMIS- SION” in the Operation section of this manual. CLUTCHING IDLER TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT...
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 30 and 31) (See Fig. 29) CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate nals by allowing a wrench or any other explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame object to contact both terminals at the and smoking materials away from bat- same time.
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB ENGINE • Raise hood. TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. (See Fig. 33) • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill.
STORAGE ENGINE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM CAUTION: Never store the tractor with DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM gasoline in the tank inside a building PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL...
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug. Dirty air filter.
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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not when operator leaves corrected, contact an authorized service center/ seat with attachment department. clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven Worn, bent or loose blade.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NO. YTH1746 (YTHK1746A), PRODUCT NO. 954 56 85-33 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 18 22-20 Deck Weldment Mower HD 46 WID 532 17 39-00 Keeper, Belt, Idler 532 17 38-99 Pulley, Idler, Driven 532 13 84-57 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar...
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.